How To Fix AP518 - Object class for program &1/&2 is not 'investment'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Object class for program &1/&2 is not 'investment'.

What causes this issue?

Capital investment program &V1&/&V2& uses program type &V3&. However,
the object class of this program type is not "investment".

System Response

Processing cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries or change the object class for program type
&V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP518 - Object class for program &1/&2 is not 'investment'. ?

  The SAP error message AP518 indicates that there is an issue with the object class of a program or transaction that is expected to be related to "investment" but is not. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform operations related to investment measures or assets.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The program or transaction you are trying to execute is not associated with the correct object class, which should be "investment."
  The configuration settings for the asset or investment measure are incorrect or incomplete.
  There may be a mismatch between the asset class and the object class defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP518 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Verify that the object class for the asset or investment measure is set correctly to "investment."
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class settings (Transaction code: OAOA) to ensure that the asset class is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate object class.
  Ensure that the asset class is configured to allow investment-related transactions.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Code:
  
  Ensure that the transaction code you are using is intended for investment-related activities. If you are using a custom program, check the code to ensure it is correctly set up to handle investment objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to work with investment-related assets.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting and investment measures for any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  OABW: Asset Transactions
  OASV: Investment Measures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Asset Accounting and investment measures.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AP518 error in your SAP system.